Soon-to-be new firefighter Derek Currao, left, checks out Louis DeBiase's hat, before the start of a swearing in ceremony conducted by the Board of Fire Commissioners in the Bridgeport City Council Chambers in Bridgeport, Conn. on Wednesday January 16, 2013. The 21 firefighters graduated from the Connecticut Fire Academy last month and will continue their EMS training in Bridgeport. less

Soon-to-be new firefighter Derek Currao, left, checks out Louis DeBiase's hat, before the start of a swearing in ceremony conducted by the Board of Fire Commissioners in the Bridgeport City Council Chambers in ... more

The Board of Fire Commissioners swore in 21 new firefighters in front of family and friends in the Bridgeport City Council Chambers in Bridgeport, Conn. on Wednesday January 16, 2013. The group graduated from the Connecticut Fire Academy last month and will continue their EMS training in Bridgeport. less

The Board of Fire Commissioners swore in 21 new firefighters in front of family and friends in the Bridgeport City Council Chambers in Bridgeport, Conn. on Wednesday January 16, 2013. The group graduated from ... more

Soon to be new firefighter Derek Currao, center, tries on Louis DeBiase's hat, right, before the start of a swearing in ceremony conducted by the Board of Fire Commissioners in the Bridgeport City Council Chambers in Bridgeport, Conn. on Wednesday January 16, 2013. The 21 firefighters graduated from the Connecticut Fire Academy last month and will continue their EMS training in Bridgeport. less

Soon to be new firefighter Derek Currao, center, tries on Louis DeBiase's hat, right, before the start of a swearing in ceremony conducted by the Board of Fire Commissioners in the Bridgeport City Council ... more

Bruce Benedict, in front, and Ron Pacacha snap pictures of their sons who will shortly be sworn in as new firefighters, during a ceremony conducted by the Board of Fire Commissioners in the Bridgeport City Council Chambers in Bridgeport, Conn. on Wednesday January 16, 2013. The 21 firefighters graduated from the Connecticut Fire Academy last month and will continue their EMS training in Bridgeport. less

Bruce Benedict, in front, and Ron Pacacha snap pictures of their sons who will shortly be sworn in as new firefighters, during a ceremony conducted by the Board of Fire Commissioners in the Bridgeport City ... more

Pam Benedict snaps pictures of her son Kenneth, second from left in front row, who will shortly be sworn in as a new firefighter with 20 others, during a ceremony conducted by the Board of Fire Commissioners in the Bridgeport City Council Chambers in Bridgeport, Conn. on Wednesday January 16, 2013. The firefighters graduated from the Connecticut Fire Academy last month and will continue their EMS training in Bridgeport. less

Pam Benedict snaps pictures of her son Kenneth, second from left in front row, who will shortly be sworn in as a new firefighter with 20 others, during a ceremony conducted by the Board of Fire Commissioners in ... more

The Board of Fire Commissioners swore in 21 new firefighters in front of family and friends in the Bridgeport City Council Chambers in Bridgeport, Conn. on Wednesday January 16, 2013. The group graduated from the Connecticut Fire Academy last month and will continue their EMS training in Bridgeport. less

The Board of Fire Commissioners swore in 21 new firefighters in front of family and friends in the Bridgeport City Council Chambers in Bridgeport, Conn. on Wednesday January 16, 2013. The group graduated from ... more

The Board of Fire Commissioners swore in 21 new firefighters in front of family and friends in the Bridgeport City Council Chambers in Bridgeport, Conn. on Wednesday January 16, 2013. The group graduated from the Connecticut Fire Academy last month and will continue their EMS training in Bridgeport. less

The Board of Fire Commissioners swore in 21 new firefighters in front of family and friends in the Bridgeport City Council Chambers in Bridgeport, Conn. on Wednesday January 16, 2013. The group graduated from ... more

The Board of Fire Commissioners swore in 21 new firefighters in front of family and friends in the Bridgeport City Council Chambers in Bridgeport, Conn. on Wednesday January 16, 2013. The group graduated from the Connecticut Fire Academy last month and will continue their EMS training in Bridgeport. less

The Board of Fire Commissioners swore in 21 new firefighters in front of family and friends in the Bridgeport City Council Chambers in Bridgeport, Conn. on Wednesday January 16, 2013. The group graduated from ... more

The Board of Fire Commissioners swore in 21 new firefighters in front of family and friends in the Bridgeport City Council Chambers in Bridgeport, Conn. on Wednesday January 16, 2013. The group graduated from the Connecticut Fire Academy last month and will continue their EMS training in Bridgeport. less

The Board of Fire Commissioners swore in 21 new firefighters in front of family and friends in the Bridgeport City Council Chambers in Bridgeport, Conn. on Wednesday January 16, 2013. The group graduated from ... more

The Board of Fire Commissioners swore in 21 new firefighters in front of family and friends in the Bridgeport City Council Chambers in Bridgeport, Conn. on Wednesday January 16, 2013. The group graduated from the Connecticut Fire Academy last month and will continue their EMS training in Bridgeport. less

The Board of Fire Commissioners swore in 21 new firefighters in front of family and friends in the Bridgeport City Council Chambers in Bridgeport, Conn. on Wednesday January 16, 2013. The group graduated from ... more

The Board of Fire Commissioners swore in 21 new firefighters in front of family and friends in the Bridgeport City Council Chambers in Bridgeport, Conn. on Wednesday January 16, 2013. The group graduated from the Connecticut Fire Academy last month and will continue their EMS training in Bridgeport. less

The Board of Fire Commissioners swore in 21 new firefighters in front of family and friends in the Bridgeport City Council Chambers in Bridgeport, Conn. on Wednesday January 16, 2013. The group graduated from ... more

The Board of Fire Commissioners swore in 21 new firefighters in front of family and friends in the Bridgeport City Council Chambers in Bridgeport, Conn. on Wednesday January 16, 2013. The group graduated from the Connecticut Fire Academy last month and will continue their EMS training in Bridgeport. less

The Board of Fire Commissioners swore in 21 new firefighters in front of family and friends in the Bridgeport City Council Chambers in Bridgeport, Conn. on Wednesday January 16, 2013. The group graduated from ... more

The Board of Fire Commissioners swore in 21 new firefighters in front of family and friends in the Bridgeport City Council Chambers in Bridgeport, Conn. on Wednesday January 16, 2013. The group graduated from the Connecticut Fire Academy last month and will continue their EMS training in Bridgeport. less

The Board of Fire Commissioners swore in 21 new firefighters in front of family and friends in the Bridgeport City Council Chambers in Bridgeport, Conn. on Wednesday January 16, 2013. The group graduated from ... more

The Board of Fire Commissioners swore in 21 new firefighters in front of family and friends in the Bridgeport City Council Chambers in Bridgeport, Conn. on Wednesday January 16, 2013. The group graduated from the Connecticut Fire Academy last month and will continue their EMS training in Bridgeport. less

The Board of Fire Commissioners swore in 21 new firefighters in front of family and friends in the Bridgeport City Council Chambers in Bridgeport, Conn. on Wednesday January 16, 2013. The group graduated from ... more

Bridgeport Fire Department Lt. David Dobbs sits with his son Jimmy, during the swearing in ceremony for 21 new firefighters conducted by the Board of Fire Commissioners in the Bridgeport City Council Chambers in Bridgeport, Conn. on Wednesday January 16, 2013. The firefighters graduated from the Connecticut Fire Academy last month and will continue their EMS training in Bridgeport. less

Bridgeport Fire Department Lt. David Dobbs sits with his son Jimmy, during the swearing in ceremony for 21 new firefighters conducted by the Board of Fire Commissioners in the Bridgeport City Council Chambers ... more

The Board of Fire Commissioners swore in 21 new firefighters in front of family and friends in the Bridgeport City Council Chambers in Bridgeport, Conn. on Wednesday January 16, 2013. The group graduated from the Connecticut Fire Academy last month and will continue their EMS training in Bridgeport. less

The Board of Fire Commissioners swore in 21 new firefighters in front of family and friends in the Bridgeport City Council Chambers in Bridgeport, Conn. on Wednesday January 16, 2013. The group graduated from ... more

Bridgeport firefighter Edgard Loyola, left, stands with his mom Elizabeth and son Kayden, 2, after Elizabeth pinned his badge on, during the swearing in ceremony conducted by the Board of Fire Commissioners in the Bridgeport City Council Chambers in Bridgeport, Conn. on Wednesday January 16, 2013. The 21 firefighters graduated from the Connecticut Fire Academy last month and will continue their EMS training in Bridgeport. less

Bridgeport firefighter Edgard Loyola, left, stands with his mom Elizabeth and son Kayden, 2, after Elizabeth pinned his badge on, during the swearing in ceremony conducted by the Board of Fire Commissioners in ... more

Tamara Loyola snaps pictures as her husband, Bridgeport firefighter Edgard Loyola receives his badge, during the swearing in ceremony conducted by the Board of Fire Commissioners in the Bridgeport City Council Chambers in Bridgeport, Conn. on Wednesday January 16, 2013. The 21 firefighters graduated from the Connecticut Fire Academy last month and will continue their EMS training in Bridgeport. less

Tamara Loyola snaps pictures as her husband, Bridgeport firefighter Edgard Loyola receives his badge, during the swearing in ceremony conducted by the Board of Fire Commissioners in the Bridgeport City Council ... more

Margherita Currao hugs her son Bridgeport firefighter Derek Currao after he received his badge, during the swearing in ceremony conducted by the Board of Fire Commissioners in the Bridgeport City Council Chambers in Bridgeport, Conn. on Wednesday January 16, 2013. The 21 firefighters graduated from the Connecticut Fire Academy last month and will continue their EMS training in Bridgeport. less

Margherita Currao hugs her son Bridgeport firefighter Derek Currao after he received his badge, during the swearing in ceremony conducted by the Board of Fire Commissioners in the Bridgeport City Council ... more

Proud dad Bruce Benedict pins on Bridgeport firefighter Kenneth Benedict's badge, during the swearing in ceremony conducted by the Board of Fire Commissioners in the Bridgeport City Council Chambers in Bridgeport, Conn. on Wednesday January 16, 2013. The 21 firefighters graduated from the Connecticut Fire Academy last month and will continue their EMS training in Bridgeport. less

Proud dad Bruce Benedict pins on Bridgeport firefighter Kenneth Benedict's badge, during the swearing in ceremony conducted by the Board of Fire Commissioners in the Bridgeport City Council Chambers in ... more

The Board of Fire Commissioners swore in 21 new firefighters in front of family and friends in the Bridgeport City Council Chambers in Bridgeport, Conn. on Wednesday January 16, 2013. The group graduated from the Connecticut Fire Academy last month and will continue their EMS training in Bridgeport. less

The Board of Fire Commissioners swore in 21 new firefighters in front of family and friends in the Bridgeport City Council Chambers in Bridgeport, Conn. on Wednesday January 16, 2013. The group graduated from ... more

Bridgeport firefighter Louis DeBiase, during the swearing in ceremony conducted by the Board of Fire Commissioners in the Bridgeport City Council Chambers in Bridgeport, Conn. on Wednesday January 16, 2013. The 21 firefighters graduated from the Connecticut Fire Academy last month and will continue their EMS training in Bridgeport. less

Bridgeport firefighter Louis DeBiase, during the swearing in ceremony conducted by the Board of Fire Commissioners in the Bridgeport City Council Chambers in Bridgeport, Conn. on Wednesday January 16, 2013. The ... more

The Board of Fire Commissioners swore in 21 new firefighters in front of family and friends in the Bridgeport City Council Chambers in Bridgeport, Conn. on Wednesday January 16, 2013. The group graduated from the Connecticut Fire Academy last month and will continue their EMS training in Bridgeport. less

The Board of Fire Commissioners swore in 21 new firefighters in front of family and friends in the Bridgeport City Council Chambers in Bridgeport, Conn. on Wednesday January 16, 2013. The group graduated from ... more

Bridgeport firefighter Nicholas Porzelt receives his badge from his father Bruce, who is Operations Deputy for BFD, during the swearing in ceremony conducted by the Board of Fire Commissioners in the Bridgeport City Council Chambers in Bridgeport, Conn. on Wednesday January 16, 2013. The 21 firefighters graduated from the Connecticut Fire Academy last month and will continue their EMS training in Bridgeport. less

Bridgeport firefighter Nicholas Porzelt receives his badge from his father Bruce, who is Operations Deputy for BFD, during the swearing in ceremony conducted by the Board of Fire Commissioners in the Bridgeport ... more

The Board of Fire Commissioners swore in 21 new firefighters in front of family and friends in the Bridgeport City Council Chambers in Bridgeport, Conn. on Wednesday January 16, 2013. The group graduated from the Connecticut Fire Academy last month and will continue their EMS training in Bridgeport. less

The Board of Fire Commissioners swore in 21 new firefighters in front of family and friends in the Bridgeport City Council Chambers in Bridgeport, Conn. on Wednesday January 16, 2013. The group graduated from ... more

Proud mom Margherita Currao pins on Bridgeport firefighter Derek Currao's badge, during the swearing in ceremony conducted by the Board of Fire Commissioners in the Bridgeport City Council Chambers in Bridgeport, Conn. on Wednesday January 16, 2013. The 21 firefighters graduated from the Connecticut Fire Academy last month and will continue their EMS training in Bridgeport. less

Proud mom Margherita Currao pins on Bridgeport firefighter Derek Currao's badge, during the swearing in ceremony conducted by the Board of Fire Commissioners in the Bridgeport City Council Chambers in ... more

Newly sworn in Bridgeport firefighter Nicholas Porzelt poses for a photo with his girlfriend Jennifer Royals, after the ceremony conducted by the Board of Fire Commissioners in the Bridgeport City Council Chambers in Bridgeport, Conn. on Wednesday January 16, 2013. The group graduated from the Connecticut Fire Academy last month and will continue their EMS training in Bridgeport. less

Newly sworn in Bridgeport firefighter Nicholas Porzelt poses for a photo with his girlfriend Jennifer Royals, after the ceremony conducted by the Board of Fire Commissioners in the Bridgeport City Council ... more

The Board of Fire Commissioners swore in 21 new firefighters in front of family and friends in the Bridgeport City Council Chambers in Bridgeport, Conn. on Wednesday January 16, 2013. The group graduated from the Connecticut Fire Academy last month and will continue their EMS training in Bridgeport. less

The Board of Fire Commissioners swore in 21 new firefighters in front of family and friends in the Bridgeport City Council Chambers in Bridgeport, Conn. on Wednesday January 16, 2013. The group graduated from ... more